Matthew vs Shigeno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Shigeno Rank #17,134

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17134 for Shigeno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Shigeno ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Shigeno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Shigeno more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Shigeno at #17134 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Shigeno mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Matthew and Shigeno boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Shigeno is primarily a girl name.

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